Travel

We’re excited to welcome you to the conference at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown located at 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001! Here’s a quick guide to help you plan your travel to the venue.

By Airplane

If arriving by plane, there are three major airports to get to Washington, DC:

  1. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Recommended airport since it is closest to the hotel (approx. 4 miles).
  • From the airport, you may take the Metro Blue Line to Metro Center or Yellow Line to Gallery Place (just 2 blocks from the Westin).
  • A taxicab/rideshare is approximately $25.

       2. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Located 26 miles west of DC.
  • From the airport, you may take the Metro Silver Line to Metro Center.
  • A taxicab/rideshare is approximately $60.

       3. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Located 30 miles northeast of DC.
  • You may take the MARC train or Amtrak to Union Station and transfer to the Red Line to Metro Center Station.
  • A taxicab/rideshare is approximately $100.

By Train

Union Station is DC’s main train station, serving Amtrak and regional rail lines.

  • From Union Station, take the Metro Red Line to Metro Center Station.

Metro

Closest Metro stops to the Westin Washington, DC Downtown:

Gallery Place Station (Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) – 6 minute walk.

Metro Center Station (Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) – 9 minute walk.


 

By Bike

The closest capital bike share station is on 7th and K Street.


 

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